sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. This is where issue awareness comes in.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. The millennial generation has a lot to offer and shares a deep commitment to building a better world. They are cause-oriented. Perhaps the strongest bridge between the millennial generation and your nonprofit is that they are deeply cause-driven.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Are your donors aware of your commitment to ethical fundraising? Understanding their perceptions of your organization and what philanthropy means to them can help you take actions that build trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year, it spends over €30 million to further this aim by building social inclusion programmes and campaigns for small-scale, community-led projects in the Netherlands and the Dutch islands of the Caribbean, and providing opportunities for them to learn from each other. Building Better Relationships Through Insight.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support. This generation is characterized by its pragmatism and independence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Determine your starting point and end goals, then build around them. Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. For example, an activity-based fundraiser like a hike-a-thon might attract younger generations, such as Gen Z. 2) Brainstorm.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Having a strong brand helps your organization set itself apart from every other nonprofit out there, lends credibility, and builds trust with your audience. Creating a branded social media page is a free and easy way to build a healthy following, share updates, and engage with your supporters. Regular events (classes, webinars, etc.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

In the digital age, where information travels rapidly and online interactions shape public perception, nonprofits that prioritize their online presence build trust, attract support, and foster long-term engagement. Transparency builds credibility and reassures donors that their contributions make a meaningful difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Use Bloomerang to identify your most generous donors and get a sense of their overall giving, including major gifts they might make to other causes close to their hearts. Do community outreach Participate in local events, health fairs, and community meetings to raise awareness about your clinic and its impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Below, we’ll show you how to build and incorporate a peer-to-peer campaign and share a few fun ideas to try, but first, we’ll explain what sets this form of social fundraising apart. How to Build a Peer-to-Peer Campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Highlight the impact of your work and provide them an avenue right then and there to join your cause. Word-of-mouth is how 67% of donors were most likely to find out about new causes in 2021. Quick Tip: When you’re building your donation modal, bring your brand to life. Simplify Employer Matching.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. Start with activities such as: Aligning on a brand vision. Building your campaign layout.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When you send a text, you’re more likely to connect with your members and get them to support your financial cause, upcoming event, or association program. Your association can leverage text-to-give tech to raise money for important causes and build deeper connections with members. Text-to-give is convenient.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Signature Gala Evening Elements A well planned event timeline builds excitement and spurs action without feeling forced. Create engaging activities for your guests to participate in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

But when fundraising isn’t top of mind, nonprofit leaders often turn their attention to another type of activity: the awareness campaign. Awareness campaigns typically are defined as a sustained effort to educate individuals and boost public awareness about an organization’s cause or issue. And who needs that?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

More marketing opportunities As your nonprofit expands its online presence, you will access more marketing opportunities, allowing you to raise awareness and attract more supporters. This provides prospective supporters who click on your ads or research your organization with evidence that your nonprofit is active and trustworthy.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Some donors appreciate the option to tip because they see it as a way to support their cause and ensure campaign organizers can maximize their donations. Generosity and engagement : Some donors feel generous and will add a tip when they believe in the cause or campaign they’re supporting. This transparency helps build trust.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Understanding Equity in Philanthropy Equity in philanthropy goes beyond simply providing financial support to charitable causes. Challenges and Opportunities Despite growing awareness of the importance of equity, there are still significant challenges facing the philanthropic sector.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Aim to create an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that brings together diverse AAPI communities and builds bonds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. How do you overcome inertia?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Tens of millions of donors in the United States supported their favorite causes last year, with a whopping 20 million donating money on GivingTuesday. The success of GivingTuesday as a movement has a lot to do with its success at community building. Takeaway : Brand awareness of GivingTuesday is growing, and so is participation.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Step 1: Improve Your Content Strategy Acquiring new donors online requires you to build a better content plan. Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

If your membership numbers are marching into the red, you and your team are probably focused on trying to identify the cause of the bleeding. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity. Is technology tying your audience in knots?

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Your nonprofit needs compelling marketing to engage new and existing supporters to boost brand awareness, cultivate donors, motivate them to volunteer, and more. For example, the truth Initiative leverages a multi-step SMS, email, and social messaging campaign to spread awareness of—and stop—the sale of tobacco in Walgreens.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. Assembling a board of directors with some big names in the nonprofit sector is one of the simplest ways to build your brand. Articulate Your Brand Vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

As a result, there has been little to no change to combat the racial inequities caused by institutional and systematic racism; and sometimes philanthropic efforts are more harmful than helpful. Black-led and Black-benefiting organizations are experts in our communities and are aware of the root causes of the issues in our communities.

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Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

Why is it that fundraising for specific programs comes so easily to nonprofit professionals, yet asking for money to boost marketing or fundraising activities makes our palms sweat? Like most of us, they want the issues they care about to go viral, generating as much awareness and attention as possible. Professional fundraisers like.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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